Since January 1,2023, the City of Tallahassee has relocated over 650 homeless people – who have no ties to Tallahassee – to locations outside of Leon County.
The relocations – facilitated by the HOST Team – help the homeless get closer to family, begin new jobs, seek care in hospitals, and to avoid unsafe situations, such as domestic violence and human trafficking.
The Leon County Sheriff ’s Office (LCSO) Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST) began in January 2022, and has two full-time Deputies that support all of Leon County.
These specialized Deputies work in conjunction with the City of Tallahassee and the Tallahassee Police Department to address homelessness-related concerns and provide support for those in need.
Tallahassee Reports interviewed Ron Burnett, who is a supervisor with the city who works with the HOST Program, about the relocation process. Burnett has worked with the homeless since 2011 and has been working with the HOST program since 2022.
Homeless Relocated to Tallahassee